Clinical trials: Meningoencephalitis
Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Perfusion, and Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Neuropsychiatric Lupus
The purpose of this study is to determine if three functional Magnetic Resonance brain imaging techniques: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy(MRS),Magnetic Resonance perfusion, and Diffusion Tensor Imaging(DTI) can detect brain…
- Trial name
- NCT00730002
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), Magnetic resonance imaging, MRA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Encephalitis
Investigating the Role of Early Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment for Children With Encephalitis
This is a phase III multi-centre randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial to assess the role of intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of children with encephalitis.
- Trial name
- IgNiTE (NCT02308982)
- Testing
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous (Privigen)
- Where
- 25 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Tuberculosis, Meningeal, Tuberculosis; Meningitis (Etiology)
Adjunctive Doxycycline for Central Nervous System Tuberculosis
Although tuberculosis is now considered a treatable disease, central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB) when managed with the current standard-of-care (SOC), still has mortality rates ranging from 30-50% even in tertiary…
- Conditions
- Tuberculosis, Meningeal, Tuberculosis; Meningitis (Etiology), Tuberculosis, Central Nervous System, Tuberculosis; Meningoencephalitis (Etiology)
- Trial name
- DIRECT (NCT06446245)
- Testing
- Doxycycline, Anti Tuberculosis Drug, Adjunctive corticosteroid
- Where
- 6 sites in Indonesia, Malaysia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Angiostrongylosis, Hypereosinophilia
Research for Angiostrongylus Cantonensis and Costaricensis in French West Indies and French Guiana
Hospitals in the French West Indies (Fort-de-France (Martinique); Basse-Terre and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe); and French Guiana (Cayenne, Saint-Laurent du Maroni)) have noted the emergence of eosinophilic meningitis cases in…
- Trial name
- ACCRAG (NCT03378882)
- Testing
- Parasitic serologies, Biopsy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Center of Martinique
Critical Illness, Brain Injuries
Neurocognitive Impairment in Pediatric Patients With Meningoencephalitis and Sepsis-associated Encephalopathy
Neurocognitive impairment is frequently observed in pediatric patients with meningoencephalitis (ME) and sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) which represent two relevant central nervous system (CNS) diseases in pediatric…
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Brain Injuries, Encephalopathy, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCIPED (NCT04467762)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rostock
West Nile Fever
An Exploratory Study of AVI-4020 in Patients With Possible Acute Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) Disease
Although the serious form of West Nile Virus (WNV) disease, referred to as neuroinvasive disease, is rare, it can result in permanent disabilities and occasionally death.
- Trial name
- NCT00091845
- Testing
- AVI-4020 Injection
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Aseptic Meningitis
Aseptic Meningoencephalitis in Slovenia
The main objective of this study is: to establish etiology of acute aseptic meningitis/meningoencephalitis in Slovenia to assess the clinical course and outcome of tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme neuroborreliosis to characterize…
- Trial name
- NCT02328469
- Testing
- symptomatic therapy, Ceftriaxone or Doxycycline, questionnaire
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Tick Bites, Encephalitis
Evolving Diagnostic Approaches to Undocumented Lymphocytic Meningitis and Meningoencephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection transmitted by ticks. TBE is the third most common cause of encephalitis in France.
- Conditions
- Tick Bites, Encephalitis, Meningitis, Viral Encephalitis
- Trial name
- CHAN-MEE (NCT07186881)
- Testing
- Recommendation from the infectious diseases team
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Encephalitis, Meningitis
Optimal Encephalitis/Meningitis Roadmap Via Precise Diagnosis and Treatment
Encephalitis and meningitis are serious central nervous system diseases. There is currently a lack of comprehensive and accurate diagnosis and treatment pathways.
- Conditions
- Encephalitis, Meningitis, Meningoencephalitis, Next-Generation Sequencing
- Trial name
- NCT04946682
- Testing
- Types of etiological diagnostic methods
- Where
- 7 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 484 people
- Sponsor
- Wen-hong Zhang
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis
Lupus Landmark Study: A Prospective Registry and Biorepository
The purpose of the registry and biorepository is to provide a mechanism to store clinical data, linked biospecimens and molecular data to support the conduct of future research on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including…
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Trial name
- NCT05934149
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people
- Sponsor
- Lupus Research Alliance
West Nile Virus, West Nile Fever
Prospective Investigation of Oxidative Stress in West Nile Virus Infection
The investigator hypothesizes that oxidative stress responses to West Nile virus infection in the central nervous system determine the severity of infection and the long-term neurological, neuropsychological and functional…
- Conditions
- West Nile Virus, West Nile Fever, West Nile Fever Encephalitis, West Nile Fever Meningitis
- Trial name
- PROWENI (NCT04371003)
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Libman-Sacks Endocarditis as a Cause of Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Libman-Sacks endocarditis (inflammation of the heart valves) is the cause of neuropsychiatric manifestations (stroke, transient ischemic attacks, cognitive dysfunction, seizures…
- Trial name
- NCT00858884
- Testing
- Clinical and laboratory evaluations, transesophageal echocardiography, carotid duplex, transcranial duplex, and magnetic resonance of the brain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Meningitis Streptococcal, Hiv
Treatment With Tamoxifen in Cryptococcal Meningitis
The purpose of this study is to develop initial efficacy, feasibility, and safety data regarding the use of Tamoxifen in combination with amphotericin B and fluconazole in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis.
- Conditions
- Meningitis Streptococcal, Hiv, Meningitis, Meningoencephalitis
- Trial name
- NCT03112031
- Testing
- Tamoxifen, Amphotericin B, Fluconazole
- Where
- 3 sites in Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam
Meningoencephalitis, Other Syndromes Requiring Lumbar Puncture in Emergency Department
Prevalence of Pathogens in Cerebrospinal Fluid Obtained From Emergency Department Patients
Of all emergency room patients, persons presenting with encephalitis/meningitis syndrome of a potentially infectious nature are among those of greatest concern.
- Trial name
- NCT02207647
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Olive View-UCLA Education & Research Institute
Rheumatic Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Pain Phenotyping of Rheumatic Diseases - An Observational Study
Background: Rheumatic diseases can affect the joints, ligaments, tendons, bones, muscles, and skin. They can also cause inflammation, damage body tissues, and change nerve signals in the brain.
- Conditions
- Rheumatic Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System, Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07829497
- Testing
- Bedside quantitative sensory testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis
Swiss Pediatric Inflammatory Brain Disease Registry (Swiss-Ped-IBrainD)
The Swiss-Ped-IBrainD is a national patient registry that collects information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and follow-up of pediatric patients with an inflammatory brain disease in Switzerland.
- Conditions
- Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT05017142
- Where
- 13 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
EG-501 for Cognitive Impairment in Neuropsychiatric SLE (NPSLE): Efficacy and Safety Study
Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus with cognitive impairment (NPSLE-CI) is a serious, disabling, and potentially life-threatening manifestation of SLE, affecting up to 80% of patients with cognitive impairments ("brain…
- Conditions
- Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07281105
- Testing
- EG-501
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Evergreen Therapeutics, Inc.
West Nile Virus
Pharmacokinetic Study in Cerebral Spinal Fluid After a Single Dose of AVI-4020
During a clinical study of people with severe West Nile virus infections, it was determined that the drug AVI-4020 crossed the blood-brain barrier.
- Trial name
- NCT00387283
- Testing
- AVI-4020 Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid
Phase Ib Study of SC Milatuzumab in SLE
Milatuzumab will be given subcutaneously at different dose levels once (depending on the dose level) for 4 weeks to determine if milatuzumab helps to control lupus (SLE).
- Conditions
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT01845740
- Testing
- milatuzumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences